Shiv Sena Alliance Cracks in Ulhasnagar, BJP Benefits
Internal conflict within Shiv Sena's alliance in Ulhasnagar municipal elections splits votes, creating an opening for BJP. Key wards see direct fights between partners.
Internal conflict within Shiv Sena's alliance in Ulhasnagar municipal elections splits votes, creating an opening for BJP. Key wards see direct fights between partners.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
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Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
Over 80 BJP workers resign in Nagpur ahead of Jan 15 polls, citing ticket denial to locals. Major political alliances across Vidarbha's municipal corporations fracture, setting stage for multi-cornered contests. Read the full analysis.
Pune's civic polls descend into chaos as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance faces revolt over 16-seat offer. NCP factions swap symbols, while Congress alliance holds firm. Last-minute negotiations intensify before nomination withdrawal deadline.
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The Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest nearly 100 Nagpur Municipal Corporation seats independently after failing to secure a seat-sharing deal with the BJP-led Mahayuti. Senior leader cites unmet demand for 40 seats as the reason.
BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP form 'Mahayuti' for Jalgaon polls but alliance talks collapse in Nashik, Dhule, Ahilyanagar, Malegaon. MVA announces swift seat-sharing. Get the latest on Maharashtra's political drama.
The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has collapsed across five municipal corporations in Marathwada, leading to a last-minute surge in nominations. Read about the seat-sharing disputes and political fallout.
BJP seals a tactical seat-sharing deal with Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Nagpur civic polls, but alliance crumbles in Amravati. Details on the political maneuvering inside.
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena fail for Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls. Both parties to contest independently, while alliance holds in Mumbai and Thane.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena asserts its alliance with BJP is intact despite a major uproar in its Pune unit over receiving only 16 of 165 PMC seats. State leaders rush to control the crisis ahead of the January 15 polls. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde finalised a seat-sharing deal with BJP for Mumbai civic polls, distributing AB forms to 90 candidates, including former UBT corporators. Key details inside.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC elections, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list, while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) issues AB forms amid internal tussles. Full details inside.
The Shiv Sena-BJP Mahayuti alliance finalizes its seat-sharing formula for Thane municipal elections, with Sena contesting 87 wards and BJP 40. Candidate names to be announced Tuesday. Read for details on the deal and post-announcement dissent.
The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is set to part ways with BJP for Pune civic elections, upset over being offered only 16 of 165 seats. Polls are on January 15. Read more.
BJP and Shiv Sena finalise seat-sharing pact for BMC polls, with BJP contesting 137 seats and Sena 90. Congress releases first list of 87 candidates. All details on the Mumbai civic battle lines.
BJP finalizes Nagpur civic poll candidates without formal seat-sharing pact with ally Shiv Sena (Shinde), exposing alliance strains. NCP(Ajit) to contest all 151 seats independently. Read the full analysis.
Mahayuti alliance announces seat-sharing for Kolhapur Municipal Corporation polls. BJP gets 36 seats, Shiv Sena 30, NCP 15. Official candidate list to be released Tuesday amid reports of rebellion.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
Shiv Sena workers protested outside minister Sanjay Shirsat's house, demanding the party break ties with BJP and contest municipal polls independently. Key wards emerge as flashpoints.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance finalised its seat-sharing pact for the BMC elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena gets 90. Polling on January 15. Read the full details.
Seat-sharing talks between BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde) for Amravati polls stall as a leader walks out. Nomination filing sees rush. Get the latest updates on the political drama.
Frustrated by BJP's lack of communication, Shiv Sena and NCP form a separate alliance for Nashik Municipal Corporation polls. Seat-sharing talks to be finalized tonight. Read the full story.